The COMPLETE Guide to BUILDING Your Own Arrows
Today, we're talking all about how to build your own arrows, and we're walking you through the entire SUPER DETAILED process of how to take blank arrow shafts from out of the box and turn them into the most accurate and perfect critter seeking missiles that can be made!
If you're only watching this as a refresher course, feel free to fast forward to the following chapters:
Step 1 - Measure how long you need your arrow to be: 2:36
Step 2 - Weighing components: 4:23
Step 3 - Spin blank shafts: 4:54
Step 4 - Cut the shafts & Square: 6:50
Step 5 - Scuff the end of the arrow: 7:53
Step 6 - Clean the end of the arrow: 8:49
Step 7 - Mix Epoxy: 9:36
Step 8 - Glue the insert: 9:56
Step 9 - Spin test (again!): 12:12
Step 10 - Let it dry, baby!:13:00
Step 11 - Apply arrow wrap: 13:28
Step 12 - Arrow meets jig: 14:14
Step 13 - Glue on fletchings: 15:15
Step 14 - Let it dry, baby! RD. 2: 16:18
Step 15 - GO SHOOT STUFF! 16:38
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The "three dabs of glue" is KEY. Great advice. Thank you. I was totally over gluing.
watched several arrow build videos, this is the one that gets the most nods. nicely done instructions and good information.
I followed this to the T. I am very happy to say I have 2 dozen arrows Tuned, Fletched, Nocked and ready thanks to you. What a GREAT Process. I ended up using a mini chop saw, because I didn't have a lot of the gear you do. Also bought a cheap arrow spinner on Amazon, then placed a book in front of it and placed sandpaper in between. Who knew that a Hornady reloading manual was useful in archery.
Awesome video man, just came across your channel today, it is great! Thanks for all you do.
Great video! I liked the tip on using a gun brush to scuff up the inside of the shaft before installing the insert. I will be trying that on my next set of arrows. Thanks!
This is your best video yet!
Thank you for sharing
Can't believe this only has 10k views. Your videos are well made and entertaining. Great work! Keep up the great work!
Wow! So helpful Mr.Bowman
@HuntUrban
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Heck yeah!!
How much length do the centric outserts add to the front end of the shafts...? Sorry for the dumb question, cant find this info on the Day 6 Website.
Do you not spine index or nock tune before fletching?
What glue do u use for or vans??
Great step by step video. Do you index the fletchings and nick? If so, what is your process for doing so? Also, do you glue in the nock and if so, do you use fletching glue or the insert epoxy?
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
Chuck White never glue in a nock, odd vane up always so twist nock to achieve, when fletching always put a vane over the crease of arrow wrap so that it doesn’t come peeling up
@TDIETZ22
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely do not glue the nock
Your a mathews guy! I have a vertix nock low with bere shafts and can't get rid of it , nock a bit above centre and still the same🤔 any ideas would be very useful? only thing that will solve it is if I put a 1/2 turn on the top limb bolt shoots perfect then but is this OK to run it like that? Great videos buddy 👍👍👍
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
How are the cams hitting? Are you sure the bolts are the same? Maybe try maxing them both out, tuning it, then back both bolts out as needed
@edwardpockett4862
4 жыл бұрын
@@HuntUrban sorry for late reply, both cams are hitting the same ! And I shoot pretty high grip to, only way I can solve it to take a 1/4 turn out of the upper limb or have the cams out of sink,
When placing the vanes in the jig, I believe the factory sets the helical at 1 degree, however I was told for a truer spin you should have it at 3 degrees. What are your thoughts? PS - I loved the video!!
@HuntUrban
3 жыл бұрын
I've actually ended up going in the middle - 2* right helical. Works great for me!
What’s the advantages of using an outsert?
Awesome video! Still wondering how you get a Black Eagle Carnivore to 550gr?
@ElOhGeeAyEn42
4 жыл бұрын
The Klutzy Outdoorsman he shoots a 250 spine
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
Most gpi u can order, cut arrow a little long, add brass insert with 125gr head
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Hey bud - I’m running a 30” arrow, 250 spine: 291 (30” @ 9.7 gpi) Insert: 14 gr Brass screw ins to insert: 80 Field point: 125 Fletching: 7.7/ea, 3 fletched (23.1) Wrap: 5.5 Nock: 8 Total: 546.60
@theklutzyoutdoorsman5265
4 жыл бұрын
@@HuntUrban Thanks :)
what about if your shooting a trad bow's ?
I think your arrow build is great. Yes you will take some heat from some of these people. But I have watched a lot of your videos an you know your stuff. Yes I can't believe 3 dots of glue. But like you said. Uses the tip of your glue bottle to spread the 3 dots out. I shoot AAE Stelth vanes Love them. Keep up the videos.
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
weaver Wilhelmi using the tip of glue bottle will cause it to clog up, will prevent from putting an appropriate amount on vane, instead use a pin and poke hole in tip of glue bottle and apply
@weaverbeaver8203
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigjohnson4427 as for at the tip clogging. it also depends if you wipe the tip clean after you do that. I've seen a guy at a archery shop do the 3 dots and uses a business card to spread the glue out. I'm not saying your right or wrong. I've seen a lot of ppl fletch arrows different ways.
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It also depends on what glue you’re using. My glue bottle has a needle in it to prevent the bottle from clogging. And yes, I agree, there are many different ways to fletch the arrows, and all are correct
Do you build arrows and if you do I would like to buy some please let me know I’m very interested to have some of these areas that you build
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I don’t build them for a charge - but you can just follow this video and have a perfect set!!
Do you take your nocks off when you put your outserts on?
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
Logan Hallman yes you should as it creates a airlock within arrow shaft
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Yes - the nocks are not installed until after the inserts are on.
You don't bare shaft tune/nock tune, but you kinda insert tune?
What arrow wraps are you using in the video? Do you care about overlapping the wraps?
Is this cheaper? Or just more accurate?
Watch John dudleys arrow building. You need more then 3 dots of glue. Also with those max stealth vanes they high recommend using the aae prep pen and glue. There is a coating on the vane that if not done correctly will not stick. Also you should clean your arrow wrap after your fingers have touched it or a mouse pad has touched it. Keep it at clean as possible
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, there is a coating on the AAE vane that requires a prep pen - however- any prep pen will work. I’ve used the AAE as well as others, and have had all work well. As for the glue, I highly suggest trying three dabs of glue and spreading them out on the arrow. What do you have to lose??!! I’ve built plenty of arrows and haven’t had an issue, but if you’re doing it differently and it’s working well for you, then keep it up! 👊🏻
I can’t get my bow tuned help
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
What’s going on with it? Send me a DM on Instagram @urbanbowman and we’ll get it figured out.
My advice is make a few dozen arrows pick out a few and keep them shooting for as long as you can before just throwing them out and grabbing some you won't break as many and youll learn to respect your equipment
What is the main reason for using wraps.
@tonyallen8626
4 жыл бұрын
@Boxing 101 I've tried quite a few different glue's and I can't get my fletchings to stick to raps anywhere near as well as I can to a bear shaft and that's the reason I don't use them
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
@boxing 101 - spot on!
@HuntUrban
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure to clean the wrap after you’ve applied it with alcohol, and prep your vane with a primer pen
@tonyallen8626
4 жыл бұрын
@@HuntUrban I don't have any trouble getting my Fletcher's to stick to the rap, if a Fletch comes off it pulls some rap with it and as far as seeing blood a little white spray paint on the shaft.
Is it cheaper to build your own?
You really should spin them first and cut them from both ends if needed to get the straightest section of arrow possible. Everything else is spot on except you went to far trying to sell the day 6 arrows.
@donovanstockton44
4 жыл бұрын
I ain't no expert but Day 6 owner Brian is very in tuned with what works for killing deer. They sell very high quality stuff and it's well thought out for slaying whitetail deer which are hard to kill given their extreme reaction speeds to archery equipment.
@79brumley
4 жыл бұрын
@@donovanstockton44 Your reply literally has nothing to do with my post, All pro level archers spin and cut their arrows to achieve the straightest shaft possible, The same should be applied to hunting shafts. The straighter the shaft the more accuracy potential the arrow has in flight and easier to tune. For hunting arrows I want the most precision shafts I can make. Trust me day 6 arrows are not any better than Gold tips, Easton or Victory of the same grade of shafts.
@donovanstockton44
4 жыл бұрын
WarHammer - I’m not following your logic but not a big deal. You just proved my point actually. If they’re no less in quality why the criticize Hunt Urban for promoting a brand that seems well designed for white tails? Day 6 is primarily focused hunting with wiry deer in mind. There was a lot of product placement in the video but who cares. If you have a problem with capitalism go all out and vote for Bernie or Warren.
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
Donovan Stockton lol, my Easton arrows have been blowing thru shoulders for 25 years. Now using the Easton axis match grade and they out preform anything out there. 200$ for a dozen arrows is crazy. Learn how to shoot!!
@bigjohnson4427
4 жыл бұрын
Donovan Stockton promotes it due to getting free arrows I’m sure!
Bro I need to bring u my bow
Welp, made it 3 minutes in and already know this guy hasn't a clue how to build arrows. Click bait....